FULL FORM OF MBBS
The full form of MBBS
has shown variations over different languages. In English language, it means
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, while in the Latin language, it
translates to Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae. However, the most
recent and updated translation of MBBS gives us Medicinae Baccalaureus and
Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), from the combined Latin and English versions.
Students on completion of their Medical School graduation are awarded the MBBS
degree. The awarded degree varies from country to country which can be
explained from the example of the colleges in China, where the fellow students
are awarded with Bachelor of Medicine (BMED). The only thing common and agreed
upon widely is the awarding of the graduated medical students with an MBBS
degree or an equivalent of it.
HOW TO PURSUE MBBS
Out of the numerous
ways a student may enrol for admission in the MBBS course, the most efficient
as well as necessary condition to practice medical science in a country like
India is the NEET examination for MBBS [ National Eligibility-cum-Entrance
Test] conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). India has
always believed in an education centric system and hence has placed unbending,
firm and disciplined curriculum guidelines in the MBBS course of five years for
the aspiring students. Indian Institutes failing to adhere to the guidelines
end up at the receiving end of the Medical Council of India, which includes
withdrawal of its official recognition from the country.
Among the different
ways of pursuing MBBS, one way is abroad education. Every year, students in
numbers of lakhs appear for the MBBS exam, clear the NEET exam, but often do
not get admission in their college of preference. The best option for such
students is to send in applications abroad keeping in mind their MBBS college
preferences. Nepal and Bangladesh are among the many countries abroad that
offer MBBS courses similar to that of India.
MBBS
SUBJECTS
The first year of MBBS
offers three main subjects to its students- Anatomy, Biochemistry and
Physiology. Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine are the
four subjects being offered in the second year of the MBBS course. The second
last year of MBBS course provides the students with the clinical subjects of
Preventive and Social Medicine, ENT and Ophthalmology. The fourth and the final
year of this course offers Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Gynaecology and
Obstetrics. This is followed by a one-year mandatory internship at the end of
the MBBS course. Apart from the number of years of the course, a similar
pattern has been found in the foreign medical institutes.
CAREER OPTIONS AFTER MBBS
The MBBS degree
includes a thorough study, analysis and practise of the topics of Anatomy,
Pharmacology, Pathology, along with Community Health and Medicine, Paediatrics,
and Surgery. The vast variety of specialisations in front of the students gives
them the opportunity and interest to complete their majors and practise
medicine.
Out of the many
available specialisations, Nephrology, Cardiology, Gynaecology, General
Surgery, Organ Transplant, Anaesthesiology, and Endocrine are some of the
career specialisations for MBBS aspiring students.
During their one-year
mandatory internship, the students can work either at hospitals, or in health
care centres, dispensaries, taking up the roles of medical assistants, intern
practitioner, consultants and physicians. They can also engage themselves with
the Government and help the society in general, with their medical expertise
and conduct public health awareness programmes and conferences on diseases,
medicines, health and fitness, etc. This provides them a brilliant exposure and
helps them develop and hone the skills needed to practise in the real medical
world as a doctor.
After the successful
completion of their internships, the students will be registered as doctors
under the Medical Council Of India and will soon receive their medical
licenses. The new doctors may next decide on their medium of practise- as
healthcare doctors or pursue higher education (MD/MS) in the medical field. As
for the latter condition, they may still work as research professionals at
pharmaceuticals alongside their higher education. For Central Government jobs,
the students must take the Combined Medical Services Examination, for
employment opportunities at central government organisations like hospitals,
railways, defence sector and also with the Local and State Governments.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MBBS
|
EDUCATIONAL
CRITERIA |
1. Must have completed their Class
XII/ Higher Secondary/ University examinations with subjects of Science-
Physics, Chemistry and Zoology/Botany 2. Students must have English as a
main subject for their qualifying examinations |
|
AGE CRITERIA |
Students
must be of 17 years of age at the
time of the admission process. |
For further details on the additional eligibility
conditions, please visit the official website of Medical Council of India
(MCI), the main regulatory board authorities for MBBS.
SUBJECTS
|
Biochemistry |
Physiology |
|
|
Forensic
Medicine and Toxicology |
Microbiology
|
Pathology |
|
Pharmacology
|
Anaesthesiology
|
Community
Medicine |
|
Dermatology
and Venereology |
Medicine |
Obstetrics
and Gynaecology |
|
Ophthalmology |
Orthopaedics |
Otorhinolaryngology
|
|
Paediatrics |
Psychiatry |
Surgery |
These theory subjects
of the MBBS course makes the study thorough with medical science, while the
internship and the volunteer duties develop and hone their professional medical
science skills and be duty ridden towards the society.
FAQs ON MBBS
Q. WHAT IS MBBS COURSE CALLED IN THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA?
Ans: In the USA, the
MBBS course is known as MD (Doctor of MEDICINE). The MD course of the USA is
equivalent to the MBBS course in India.
Q. WHICH ONE IS THE HIGHER COURSE- MD OR MBBS?
Ans: The MD course is
higher than MBBS in India. The undergraduate course is known as MBBS. Once a
student has completed their MBBS (after appearing for NEET), they may pursue
the postgraduation course – MD after taking NEET PG in India.
Q. IS AN MBBS GRADUATE A DOCTOR?
Ans- An MBBS graduate
is an allopathic doctor, the most common doctrine of practice for Medicine.
Other forms include Ayurvedic or Homeopathic.
Q. HOW CAN I DO MBBS AFTER 12TH?
Ans: After your 12th,
if you appear for the NEET examination in India, you would be able to pursue
MBBS after successful clearing of the examination. In India, MBBS is a 4.5
year+ 1 year of mandatory internship course of Medicine.
Q. CAN I COMPLETE MBBS AFTER 12TH?
Ans: Yes, students can
do MBBS after 12th, after qualifying in the NEET UG examination.
Q. CAN IN COMPLETE MBBS IN 4 YEARS?
Ans: No, students may
complete their MBBS only after 5.5. years, which includes 1 year of mandatory
internship.
Q. CAN WE JOIN MBBS WITHOUT NEET?
Ans: The answer is negative. No, students cannot
join the MBBS course, without appearing for the NEET examination.
Q. WHAT ARE THE 19 SUBJECTS IN MBBS?
The subjects are as
follows-
|
Anatomy |
Biochemistry |
Physiology |
|
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology |
Microbiology |
Pathology |
|
Pharmacology |
Anaesthesiology |
Community Medicine |
|
Dermatology and Venereology |
Medicine |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
|
Ophthalmology |
Orthopaedics |
Otorhinolaryngology |
|
Paediatrics |
Psychiatry |
Surgery |
Q. WHICH COUNTRY IS BEST FOR MBBS?
Ans: Other than India,
China and Philippines hold good reputation and recognition for their MBBS
courses. Universities like Tashkent Medical Academy in Uzbekistan, are good
options.
Q. CAN AN AVERAGE STUDENT STUDY MBBS?
Ans: With excellent
focus and pure determination, an average student can pursue the MBBS course.
For that, you need to qualify NEET and then can apply to Indian or abroad
medical universities based on your score.
Q. AT WHAT AGE IS MBBS COMPLETED?
Ans: Indian MBBS course
is of a duration of 5.5 years. Hence,
Age completion-= Your age at admission+ 5.5 years of
education
Q. WHAT IS THE TOTAL FEES OF MBBS?
MBBS course fees varies
differently over government and private institutions. In governmental
institutions, the fees vary from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 50,000 per year while in the
private institutions, fees may start anywhere from Rs. 8,00,000 and go up to
Rs. 22,00,000 per year in India. In abroad government universities, fee range
is Rs. 2,00,000-3,00,000 per year.
Q. WHICH COUNTRY HAS THE LOWEST FEES FOR MBBS?
Ans: Uzbekistan and
Kyrgyzstan are the two countries with lowest fees for the MBBS course.
Q. WHICH COUNTRY PAYS HIGHEST SALARY TO THE DOCTORS?
Ans: According to
average calculations, the following places pay the highest salaries to their
doctors-
·
USA
·
UK
·
Australia
·
Canada
·
Germany
·
Italy
Q. HOW MANY HOURS SHOULD AN MBBS STUDENT STUDY?
Ans- Apart from the
lecture hours, MBBS students should put in 4-6 hours of self-study for
excellent results.
Q. WHICH IS THE TOUGHEST SUBJECT IN MBBS?
Ans: The toughest subject in MBBS according to the received feedbacks, is Microbiology (second
year).
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